Boston Career Forum Prep Guide

To receive results from Boston Career Forum, the world's largest job fair for Japanese-English bilinguals, preparing in advance is a must.

For those who are currently or starting job hunting, seeking an internship, or just want to know more about companies, we have prepared the following to assist you in your preparation to make the the most out of the Boston Career Forum. 1st and 2nd year students and working professionals are also welcome!

Step 1

Participate in Prep Webinar

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Step 2

Participate in the Campus Seminar

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Step 3

Connect with others through Online Networking event

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Have questions? Use the monthly Group Advising to get your questions answered!

Nikkei Digital Edition
Industry/Company Research: Job Hunting Webinar 2024

Step 1

Participate in Prep Webinar

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How much you can prepare in advance can make a big difference for the Boston Career Forum. From researching companies/industries to writing your resume, there are plenty of things to do even before you apply! CFN will provide a guideline that you can follow so you can be one step ahead of everyone! There will also be a Q&A session at the end where CFN staff will answer your questions live.

Date/Time
May 15th 8:00PM - 10:00PM (US ET) / 5:00PM - 7:00PM (US PT)	Prep Webinar
June 11th 8:00PM - 10:00PM (US ET) / 5:00PM - 7:00PM (US PT)	Prep Webinar + Special Seminar + Networking
July 18th 8:00PM - 10:00PM（JST） / 7月18日7:00AM - 9:00AM （US ET）	Prep Webinar
August 20th 8:00PM - 10:00PM (JST) /8月20日7:00AM - 9:00AM (US ET)	Prep Webinar + Special Seminar + Networking
September 25th 20:00 - 22:00 (US ET) / 17:00 - 19:00 (US PT) / Sept. 26 (Thu.) 9:00 - 11:00 (JST)	Prep Webinar
October 29th 20:00 - 22:00 (US ET) / 17:00 - 19:00 (US PT) / Oct. 30 (Wed.) 9:00 - 11:00 (JST)	Prep Webinar

Step 2

Participate in the Campus Seminar

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Boston Career Forum prep seminar may be held on your campus!
Chance to meet and connect with others on campus!

The interview process moves quickly during the Boston Career Forum. Being prepared what to expect will be key!

The campus seminar will cover what to prepare beforehand, the flow of the day, and how participants did in the past. Because the seminars are held in-person, you can exchange information and network with other students as well as ask questions directly to CFN staff.
Even if you are freshmen or sophomores, you will definitely gain information that will help you in the years ahead.

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The campus seminars are being held with the collaboration of student organizations. If you are part of a student organization and would like CFN to hold a seminar, contact us via inquiry form (with subject line “Request for Campus Seminar.”)
If your school doesn’t have a student organization or have any services you wish CFN had, feel free to reach out to CFN via iniquity form or DM us through SNS.

※ All seminars will be held in Japanese unless otherwise stated. Pre-registration will be required so sign up early.
※ * This university will have one-on-one advising instead of seminar.

University Name	Date/Time
University of Toronto	9/16 (Mon.) 6:00PM - 8:00PM (US ET)	Check Detail Here
McGill University	9/17 (Tue.) 4:00PM - 8:00PM (US ET)	Check Detail Here
University of Michigan	9/18 (Wed.) 6:00PM - 8:00PM (US ET)	Check Detail Here
University of British Columbia　(UBC)	9/19 (Thu.) 6:00PM - 8:00PM (US PT)	Check Detail Here
Arizona State University (ASU)	9/20 (Fri.) 6:00PM - 8:00PM (US MT)	Check Detail Here
San Francisco State University (SFSU)	9/20 (Fri.) 3:00PM - 5:00PM (US PT)	Check Detail Here
San Jose State University (SJSU)*	9/23 (Mon.) 3:00PM - 6:00PM (US PT)	Check Detail Here
University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)	9/24 (Tue.) 8:00PM - 10:00PM (US PT)	Check Detail Here
University of California, Davis (UC Davis)*	9/25 (Wed.) 3:00PM - 6:00PM (US PT)	Check Detail Here
Diablo Valley College (DVC)	9/26 (Thu.) 2:00PM - 7:00PM (US PT)	Check Detail Here
University of Nevada, Reno	9/27 (Fri.) 6:30PM - 8:00PM (US PT)	Check Detail Here
Santa Monica College	10/2 (Tue.)	Check Detail Here
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)	10/2 (Wed.) 5:00PM - 7:00PM (US PT)	Check Detail Here
Universityof Wisconsin Madison	10/2 (Wed.) 6:00PM - 8:00PM (US CT)	Check Detail Here
Purdue University	10/3 (Thu.) 6:00PM - 8:00PM (US ET)	Check Detail Here
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) / San Diego State University (SDSU)	10/3 (Thu.) 6:00PM - 8:00PM (US PT)	Check Detail Here
SOKA University of America	10/4 (Fri.) 1:00PM - 3:00PM (US PT)	Check Detail Here
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	10/8 (Tue.) 6:00PM - 8:00PM (US PT)	Check Detail Here
University of Washington	10/10 (Thu.) 6:00PM - 8:00PM (US PT)	Check Detail Here
University of Oregon	10/11 (Fri.)	Check Detail Here
Boston University	TBA	Check Detail Here
Northeastern University	TBA	Check Detail Here
NYC area schools	10/26 (Sat.) 12:00PM - 2:00PM	Check Detail Here
SUNY, Albany	11/6 (Wed.) 7:30PM - 9:00PM (Online)	Check Detail Here

Step 3

Connect with others through Online Networking event

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Online networking event just for Boston Career Forum registrants!

Chance to connect with fellow job seekers before the Boston Career Forum! This is an event just for job seekers so nothing to prepare, but just join and get acquainted. No dress code, enter/leave whenever you wish.

Several virtual rooms with different themes, such as industries, area, job hunting steps will be available. Find other peers to prepare for applying, interviewing and more.

Plus, we will have short seminars on "How to prepare for interviews" "Boston Prep" as well for anyone who just registered to Boston or need a little bit more info on how to begin their job hunting process.

In just two hours you will have a clearer image of the Boston Career Forum, have your questions answered, and connect with other job seekers!

We look forward to your participation!

Date/Time
Oct. 17 (Thu.) 8:00PM - 10:00PM (US ET) / 5:00PM - 7:00PM (US PT) / Oct. 18 (Fri.) 9:00AM - 11:00 (JST)	Check Detail Here

Exclusive seminar on utilizing the Nikkei Digital Edition for Job Hunting!

Be able to create compelling reasons for applying to companies utilizing the Nikkei digital edition for your industry/company research. Chihiro Yamagishi, a master of reading the Nikkei, will provide easy-to-understand insights.

How to catch up on the company's latest actions and strategies and incorporating them into your essays and interviews.
What are the questions you can ask during interviews that will impress employers?
Customize the digital edition for your needs and conduct final checks right before your interviews.

Yamagishi, who has taught effective ways to use the Nikkei Digital Edition in career guidance and large company training programs, will thoroughly explain these methods exclusively in this seminar.

Participation is free, so feel free to join!

Additionally, we are offering Boston Career Forum registrants an exclusive 40% discount (for up to 12 months) of the Nikkei digital edition.

For more details, please see below.
Career Forum Exclusive Campaign: Nikkei Digital Edition
*It will directly to a website outside of CFN.

Date/Time
Oct. 16 (Wed.) 8:00PM - 10:00 (US ET) / 5:00PM - 7:00PM (US PT) / Oct. 17 (Thu.) 9:00AM - 11:00AM (JST)	Check Detail Here